Architectural Diplomacy: Rome And Paris In The Late Baroque. This item is unavailable.Architectural Diplomacy: Rome And Paris In The Late Baroque

Gil R. Smith, The MIT Press. Author: Gil R. SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: The MIT Press, 1993Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor markings to front of DJ. Tanned edges.This scholarly work chronicles the intricate relationship between architectural development and political maneuvering in 17th and 18th-century Europe. It uncovers how the grand designs and urban planning of Rome and Paris became instruments of statecraft, illustrating the cultural competition and diplomatic exchanges that shaped the Late Baroque aesthetic. The author presents a compelling argument for architecture's role in asserting national identity and power, detailing the patronage, projects, and personalities that defined this fascinating era. Readers gain a profound understanding of how art and politics intertwined to create some of the most iconic urban landscapes in history.